Grayson vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#73
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Lincoln Rank #73

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Lincoln more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Lincoln mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Grayson and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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